Bon Jovi grossed $201 million to become the top concert tour in 2010, according to data released by Pollstar today. The band played 51 shows in North America and 80 shows worldwide this year.

Apparently rock n’ roll still has its grip on the world, as AC/DC took the No. 2 spot with 40 shows and a $177 million gross. Not surprisingly, AC/DC is followed by the likes of Paul McCartney, Lady Gaga, Metallica, Michael Buble and the Eagles. A bit more shocking is the top 10 mention of the live mini-series adaption “Walking with Dinosaurs.”

Pollstar also revealed that although total ticket sales went down about 7% from last year, the average ticket price went up about 4% - although only on a global scale. In North America ticket sales were down 15% and ticket prices dropped 2%.The top 10 worldwide concert tours of 2010:

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Im surprised New Kids On The Block didnt make the list. Oh wait, I forgot it was a Casi-No Tour. In other words, not so much a tour. But those 3 nights at RCMH were AWESOME. If you made it to one, then you went to the best show of the year.

Seriously, you guys don't know who Roger Waters is? Have you ever heard of the band Pink Floyd? Roger Waters MADE Pink floyd, one of the greatest classic rock bands EVER!! C'mon people, really? Either people posting on here are 20 years old or younger OR you like Michael Buble and Carole King.

I agree . . . who is Roger Waters ? Maybe they meant "Muddy Waters" LOL! ! ! ! ! And Bon Jovi is on this list ? Go figure. That's a shocker. I thought he was finished. I expected Gaga to take 1st place. Happy James Taylor and Carole King are on the list. As for Paul McCartney ? Like he needs more money.

We saw MUSE this year. MUSE!!!!!! Fantastic! Best live rock concert! Same caliber as U2. They are definitely at the top of our list. If you don't know who they are, you need to look them up on youtube.

the critics and the idiots that vote for the inductions don't like bon jovi. god only knows why! i have been a huge fan since 1984. i have seen them every time they toured, even began my vacation 2 days early and flew to los angeles to see them at the staples center 2 years ago. they will make it, the fans will make it happen.

I wish I could vouch for U2 being on this year's list! The concert I was going to attend this past Summer was cancelled due to Bono's injury. I am sure it will be worth the wait!
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